Protection of the athlete

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defines safe sport as “an athletic environment that is respectful, equitable, and free from all forms of non-accidental violence to athletes”. To achieve ‘safe sport’ for all athletes, the IOC has engaged in various activities. These are grouped into Games-time and non–Games-time initiatives. During the Olympic and Youth Olympic Games, the IOC implements education programmes on preventing non-accidental …